Entry Into Force of Agreement Between Holy See, State of Palestine

'The Agreement, consisting of a Preamble and 32 articles, regards essential aspects of the life and activity of the Church in Palestine, while at the same time reaffirming the support for a negotiated and peaceful solution to the conflict in the region.'

Below is a Vatican-provided text regarding the Entry Into Force of the Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Palestine, which was published on Saturday:

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With reference to the Comprehensive Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Palestine, signed on 26 June 2015, the Holy See and the State of Palestine have notified each other that the procedural requirementsfor its entry into force have been fulfilled, under the terms ofArticle 30 of the same Agreement.

The Agreement, consisting of a Preamble and 32 articles, regards essential aspects of the life and activity of the Church in Palestine, while at the same time reaffirming the support for a negotiated and peaceful solution to the conflict in the region.